David Allen Baker
April 21, 1955 — April 21, 2012
David Allen Baker, Peru, passed away at 6:15 p.m. on his 57th birthday, April 21, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Born April 21, 1955 in Peru, he was the son of the late Cloyne David and Marjorie Louise Nickels Baker. On December 21, 1974 in Michigan, he was married to Vickie Lynn Miller, and she preceded in death on July 11, 2001.
He was employed at Bryan Steam in Peru, Indiana where he worked until his health declined last fall. He was a member of the Eagle's Lodge, Peru. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed looking for mushrooms and arrow heads.
Survivors include his three children, Scott Allen Baker, Wabash; Misty Dawn Baker, Peru; Nicole Lynn Baker, Peru; three grandchildren, Scotty and Stormy Baker, and Shawna Cook, all of Peru; his companion, Brenda Wolfe; and one brother, Daniel Baker and wife Tammi, Denver.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Tom Baker; and one sister, Rita Clark.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012 at McClain Funeral Home, Denver with Johnny Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.
Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the funeral home.